farther 1 of 2

as in further
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point they had traveled farther down the Colorado River than any previous explorers

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adjective

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Recent Examples of farther
Adverb
In American's first-class cabins, seats are wider and recline farther, although the exact increase varies by flight and aircraft layout. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023 The traditional Wilson script logo on the frame's side isn't a solid decal, but a half tone that looks like dots up close and then script lettering from farther away. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Gathering this light, JWST has revealed fainter and farther galaxies than ever before. Fabio Pacucci, Scientific American, 27 June 2024 The prettier the flower, the farther from the path. Vulture, 10 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for farther
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farther
Adverb
  • If the idea of lounging your way to fitness appeals, look no further, as the zero-impact ride gives you a full cardio workout.
    Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Look no further than the following quad exercises, which are trainer faves.
    Women's Health, Women's Health, 3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • Additionally, teams with more autonomy and input over hybrid or remote work options were more likely to quickly adopt AI, Cisco learned.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Everything, including small muffin pans, large Dutch ovens, casserole dishes, and more, are marked down.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Here’s what else council members addressed during a busy meeting.
    Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Branching workflows introduce if/else logic.
    Andrew Siemer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Each leg incorporates six DoF, complemented by additional arm and waist flexibility, allowing Oli to perform complex, ballet-like gestures with balance and precision.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The second location will have a drive-thru and offer new menu items, including omelettes, specialty Pete’s Coffee drinks, new cream cheese flavors and additional Boar’s Head deli meat options.
    Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2020

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“Farther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farther. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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